An unusual candidate of Pakistani origin, Rana Aslam, announced that he was taking a day’s leave from his job of government to challenge the elections in Canada.
Aslam said that if he won, he will resign from his work, if not, he will return to work the next day.
Frivant of the constituency of Hamilton under the banner of the Liberal Party of Canada, Aslam received strong support from the leader of the Mark Carney party, the Canadian Prime Minister, who visited Hamilton twice to campaign for him.
Interestingly, Aslam is also an engineer of the government in Hamilton. In accordance with the regulations, he took leave to participate in the elections. If he wins and becomes a deputy, he will resign from his work on April 29. If he does not succeed, he plans to resume his engineering duties once his leave ends on the same date.
Originally from Multan, Aslam moved to Hamilton in 2003. He joined the Liberal Party in 2010 and has since held various party positions. While fulfilling family responsibilities, he also returned to school in Canada to finish his studies. He now presents himself from a relatively disadvantaged riding and struck by problems in Hamilton.
Talk to Geo News In an interview, he said that US President Trump’s pricing policy has increased the difficulties of the Hamilton -based aluminum manufacturing industry. He said that in just a month, $ 3.5 million had to be paid in aluminum rates provided in the United States. Therefore, if it were elected, he would focus on new construction, road construction and repair and other civic equipment in his constituency, he added.
In response to a question, he mentioned that the number of Canadian Pakistani voters in his constituency was very low. However, he enjoys active support and cooperation of his very sincere Pakistani friends, and other minority communities also assured him of their support, he argued.
According to sources, Aslam faces a difficult competition against the candidate of the NDP of the Left Party in this constituency. However, due to the growing popularity of the Liberal Party, its position is considered strong.
Aslam has a great love for his homeland Pakistan and the mangoes of Shujaabad. Unlike Pakistani politicians who tend to campaign with large motorcycles, he was seen meeting voters in his constituency even a day before the elections, wearing a voluntary badge around his neck and accompanied by some young supporters.